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464 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399575082
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Publication date: 06 March 2018
Description
The Secret Life of Bees set in Johannesburg, now in paperback. A perceptive and searing debut about Apartheid South Africa, as told through the story of one unique family brought together by tragedy. Life under Apartheid has created a secure futur...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,245 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
sad 45%
adventurous 34%
dark 30%
hopeful 30%
challenging 28%
inspiring 25%
tense 23%
informative 16%
mysterious 8%
funny 7%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 10%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 42% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 12%Average rating
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Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Death of parentModerate
Homophobia, Gun violence, Hate crimeMinor
Child death, Physical abuse, Antisemitism464 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399575082
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Publication date: 06 March 2018
Description
The Secret Life of Bees set in Johannesburg, now in paperback. A perceptive and searing debut about Apartheid South Africa, as told through the story of one unique family brought together by tragedy. Life under Apartheid has created a secure futur...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,245 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
sad 45%
adventurous 34%
dark 30%
hopeful 30%
challenging 28%
inspiring 25%
tense 23%
informative 16%
mysterious 8%
funny 7%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 10%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 42% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Death of parentModerate
Homophobia, Gun violence, Hate crimeMinor
Child death, Physical abuse, Antisemitism